Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to be part
of our growing team supporting the Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
(PCN). This role is funded under the Additional
Roles & Responsibilities Scheme. It
is an interesting and varied role, working directly with other PCN pharmacists,
pharmacy technicians and the GP leads to develop the structured medication
review (SMR) and medicines optimisation services within and across the five GP Practices
of our PCN.
Due to the evolving nature of this role, a draft JD has been provided.
Most work will be undertaken from a central location within Weymouth but travel between the network practices will also be necessary. The successful candidate will have a role in managing patient's long-term conditions; working to assess
and treat conditions, as well as promote self-care.
The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication
skills, experience of influencing others, good clinical knowledgeand an understanding of prescribing data.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with all primary care colleagues with direct input and support from general practitioners, to deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), repeat prescription reauthorisation, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing andother key roles as outlined in the Network DES minimum role requirements.
Essential attributes for the role:
Willingness to enrol
on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) and then Independent Prescribing
Methodical & accurate approach to work with attention to detail
Be a driven, enthusiastic, and responsive team player
Flexible approach to change as the clinical pharmacy team expands in the
coming years in line with national and local guidance for PCN pharmacy professionals
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
About us
Two Harbours Healthcare is a not for profit organisation led by local General Practices in Weymouth and Portland. Our goal is to work more closely together (and with stakeholders) to share expertise, resources and provide services for the NHS.
You will receive:
- Attractive salary
- Entitlement to NHS Pension
- Support to develop the role
- A chance to be at the forefront of collaborative working in the network
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical
competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in
clinical medicines management, provide structured medication
reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of
care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription
authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while
addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP
practice(s) that make up the PCN.
The post holder will contribute to quality
improvement and clinical audit activities as well as supporting delivery of the Integrated Care System's Prescribing Quality Scheme.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and
operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an
excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role
to become a non-medical independent prescriber, after completion of the PCPEP, if that
qualification is not already held.
Further information attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical
competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in
clinical medicines management, provide structured medication
reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of
care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription
authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while
addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP
practice(s) that make up the PCN.
The post holder will contribute to quality
improvement and clinical audit activities as well as supporting delivery of the Integrated Care System's Prescribing Quality Scheme.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and
operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an
excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role
to become a non-medical independent prescriber, after completion of the PCPEP, if that
qualification is not already held.
Further information attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audits
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of education and training in practice
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice & PCN setting
- Have an understanding and working knowledge of the FP10 data management system (ePFIP)
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities/programme of care with other professionals and agencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent), plus one-year pre-registration training
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Willing to enrol and complete the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, to meet the requirements of ARRS funding
- Independent prescriber or working towards an independent prescribing qualification
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- An appreciation of the nature of GP's, general practices and PCNs
- Has an experience/awareness of the breadth of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general medical practice
- Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience including completion of clinical pharmacy education pathway
- Knowledge of NHS Primary and Secondary Care working, including managing prescribing across the interface
- A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Federations values and behaviours
- Effective communicator able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
- Able to work independently
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities
- Team player with leadership skills
- Methodical/systematic worker
- Accurate, good attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audits
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of education and training in practice
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice & PCN setting
- Have an understanding and working knowledge of the FP10 data management system (ePFIP)
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities/programme of care with other professionals and agencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent), plus one-year pre-registration training
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Willing to enrol and complete the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, to meet the requirements of ARRS funding
- Independent prescriber or working towards an independent prescribing qualification
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- An appreciation of the nature of GP's, general practices and PCNs
- Has an experience/awareness of the breadth of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general medical practice
- Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience including completion of clinical pharmacy education pathway
- Knowledge of NHS Primary and Secondary Care working, including managing prescribing across the interface
- A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Federations values and behaviours
- Effective communicator able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
- Able to work independently
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities
- Team player with leadership skills
- Methodical/systematic worker
- Accurate, good attention to detail
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
